Business from Scratch
Episodes
How Acquisitions Accelerate Business Growth w/ Bennie Sheally | Ep 7
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Wilmington business owner Bennie Sheally to talk about what it really takes to grow a company from scratch. We dive i...
From Desk Jobs to Ice Cream Dreams w/ Kristen and Wes Bechtel | Ep 6
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Kristen and Wes Bechtel — the husband-and-wife team behind Bombalatti’s Ice Cream in Wilmington, NC. We talk abou...
Taking Products from Idea to Shelf w/ Carmin Black | Ep 5
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Designer, entrepreneur, and my good friend Carmin Black, went from turning handmade jewelry in her grandparents' garage to creating handbags carri...
Growing Your Creative Business With Intention w/ Melissa Tyson | Ep 4
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend Melissa Tyson, an incredible goldsmith and custom jewelry designer. Melissa's story is one of ...
5 People to Talk to Before You Start a Business | Ep 03
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I walk you through the five people you should talk to before you spend money on a website, branding, or a big “I’m launching!” ...
The Truth Behind Your First Year in Business | Ep 02
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I take you inside the real first year of business — the good parts that light you up, the bad moments no one warns you about, and t...
Why Starting a Business Feels So Messy | Ep 01
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I introduce what Business From Scratch is all about and why starting a business never looks as clean as people make it seem. I share ...
Trailer – Business from Scratch
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Starting a business is one thing. Starting over in life while building a business? That’s another level of crazy.I’m Abbye McGee — single mom, t...